Nick Newman

The true and extraordinary story of the satirical newspaper created in the mud and mayhem of the Somme, interspersed with comic sketches and spoofs from the vivid imagination of those on the front line. In a bombed out building during the First World War in the French town of Ypres (mispronounced Wipers by British soldiers), two officers discover a printing press and create a newspaper for the troops. Far from being a sombre journal about life in the trenches, they produced a resolutely cheerful, subversive and very funny newspaper designed to lift the spirits of the men on the front line.

A literary twist on The Secret Garden for fans of Shirley Jackson, Piranesi and Unsettled Ground‘Extraordinary... it already feels like a classic’ Emerald Fennell, Oscar-winning director of PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN and SALTBURN‘Glitters with menace and mystery’ Emma Stonex'A seductive modern fairytale' Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters_____In a place and time unknown, two elderly sisters live in a walled garden, secluded from the outside world. For as long as they can remember, Evelyn and Lily have only had each other. What was before the garden, they have forgotten; what lies beyond it, they do not know.Each day is spent in languid service to their home: tending the bees, planting the crops, and dutifully following the instructions of the almanac written by their mother. So, when a nameless boy is found hiding in the boarded house at the centre of this new Eden, the reality of their existence is irrevocably shattered. Who is he? And where did he come from?____ READER'S RESPONSES to THE GARDEN:‘Definitely one of the most original books I’ve ever read and I loved every moment of the reading experience’ 5-star reader review‘LOVED this. Reminiscent of Shirley Jackson’s “We Have Always Lived In The Castle” and Susanna Clarke’s “Piranesi”’ 5-star reader review‘Newman's writing style and world-building are poetic and evocative, yet also eerie and suspenseful.’ 5-star reader review‘WOW! I was absolutely engrossed in this genre-bender for two days straight.’ 5-star reader review‘Fans of Emily St. John Mandel, Lily Brooks-Dalton, and Charlotte McConaghy will enjoy this book.’ 5-star reader review‘Part Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, part Lord of the Flies, part Shirley Jackson : all itself’ 5-star reader review‘Nick Newman’s distinctly creepy, quirky, mountingly tense post apocalyptic Gothic Garden of Eden novel is definitely weird, and remarkably wonderful.’ 5-star reader review‘Gave me a mixture of We Have Always Lived in the Castle and I Capture the Castle vibes’ 5-star reader review‘Outstanding. I was hooked on the story from the beginning. It had such a weird, evocative vibe from the beginning.’ 5-star reader review‘Whatever else I read in 2025, it's definitely going to be one of my top ten.’ 5-star reader review

A darkly beautiful, eerie, hypnotic novel about two elderly sisters living alone at the edge of the world. In a place and time unknown, two elderly sisters live in a walled garden, secluded from the outside world. Evelyn and Lily have only ever known each other. What was before the garden, they have forgotten; what lies beyond it, they do not know. Each day is spent in languid service to their home: tending the bees, planting the crops, and dutifully following the instructions of the almanac written by their mother. When a nameless boy is found hiding in the boarded house at the center of their isolated grounds, their once-solitary lives are irrevocably disrupted. Who is he? Where did he come from? And most importantly, what does he want? As suspicions gather and allegiances falter, Evelyn and Lily are forced to confront the dark truths about themselves, the garden, and the world as they've known it.

A haunting, ethereal and beautiful twist on The Secret Garden, for fans of Shirley Jackson, Piranesi and Unsettled Ground‘Extraordinary... it already feels like a classic’ Emerald Fennell, Oscar-winning director of PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN and SALTBURN'A seductive modern fairytale' Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters_____In a place and time unknown, two elderly sisters live in a walled garden, secluded from the outside world. For as long as they can remember, Evelyn and Lily have only had each other. What was before the garden, they have forgotten; what lies beyond it, they do not know.Each day is spent in languid service to their home: tending the bees, planting the crops, and dutifully following the instructions of the almanac written by their mother. So, when a nameless boy is found hiding in the boarded house at the centre of this new Eden, the reality of their existence is irrevocably shattered. Who is he? And where did he come from?____READER'S RESPONSES to THE GARDEN:‘Definitely one of the most original books I’ve ever read and I loved every moment of the reading experience’ 5-star reader review‘LOVED this. Reminiscent of Shirley Jackson’s “We Have Always Lived In The Castle” and Susanna Clarke’s “Piranesi”’ 5-star reader review‘Newman's writing style and world-building are poetic and evocative, yet also eerie and suspenseful.’ 5-star reader review‘WOW! I was absolutely engrossed in this genre-bender for two days straight.’ 5-star reader review‘Fans of Emily St. John Mandel, Lily Brooks-Dalton, and Charlotte McConaghy will enjoy this book.’ 5-star reader review‘Part Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, part Lord of the Flies, part Shirley Jackson : all itself’ 5-star reader review‘Nick Newman’s distinctly creepy, quirky, mountingly tense post apocalyptic Gothic Garden of Eden novel is definitely weird, and remarkably wonderful.’ 5-star reader review‘Gave me a mixture of We Have Always Lived in the Castle and I Capture the Castle vibes’ 5-star reader review‘Outstanding. I was hooked on the story from the beginning. It had such a weird, evocative vibe from the beginning.’ 5-star reader review‘Whatever else I read in 2025, it's definitely going to be one of my top ten.’ 5-star reader review

A complex bamboo pyramid to block a busy crossing in London. A maze of ‘mini Stonehenge’ brick structures to hinder government crackdowns in Hong Kong. The takeover of a Dallas highway to create a temporary public square. Architects have often used their skills in struggles for civil rights, gender equality and climate justice. Illuminating the role that design has played in protest movements, Nick Newman explores the colliding worlds of architecture and activism through the stories of those who have built for change. Using historic and contemporary examples, Protest Architecture analyses the design problems and solutions faced by protestors on the streets through detailed drawings, photography and expert insight. From beacons to barricades, towers to treehouses, this unique design typology demonstrates architectural influence over moments of societal change. This is a retelling of protest history through the eyes of an architect.

Newman’s Birds by Colour offers beginner birders a quick and simple way to identify southern Africa’s most common birds using colour as a starting point. Now in its fourth edition, this handy illustrated guide has been updated to include the latest common names, expanded habitat information, and up-to-date distribution maps. An informative introduction provides practical tips for identifying birds, and includes information on bird anatomy and classification, and guidance on where to look for birds and what you need to go birding. Sales points: Fully revised – now with illustrations PLUS photographs. Use colour to ID birds. Bird names in indigenous languages too. Distribution maps for each species. Ideal for novice birders.

Catapulted into the grim world of rhino poaching, Nick Newman trades life in London for a humble, yet adventurous existence in South Africa. Tasked to monitor and protect critically endangered black rhinos, Nick soon cultivates an understanding of the different individual personalities and their temperamental behaviour by studying the animals in their natural environment. Under constant threat of being poached for their horns, the rhinos become the pivot around which Nick and the Anti-Poaching Unit's lives revolve. Nick shares raw moments of heartbreak and hope from the frontline, while taking the reader on an honest and humorous trip of his years spent in Africa. Dynamic characters who form part of his stories include his sidekick rhino-tracking dog, Wilma, and a black rhino named Elmore who becomes an integral part of his life.Towards the end of his time in South Africa, mounting pressure catches up with Nick and he soon finds himself in a care facility in Spain where he is forced to go on a journey of self-discovery to confront his mental health. It is also here where he learns to understand his affinity with the rhinos which he had come to love more than life itself.

One of the most difficult parts of communicating is delivering the good news of Jesus in a way that people can understand and relate to. Too often people come to church yearning to learn who Jesus is but leave more confused than when they first walked through the doors. But it's not impossible to teach the gospel in a clear, yet powerful way.You may be wondering, why "Bridge the Gap"? We see gaps everywhere in life, but one we ignore far too often is the gap between where people are and where God wants them to be. By bridging this gap in our sermons more people can come to know and accept Christ as their Savior.In the pages of this book you will find simple and effective tips for communicating and the tools you'll need to build the bridge that will help people meet God on the other side of the gap. With Jesus, you have the power to impact eternity by delivering messages that lead to more conversions and less confusion

Writing matters. We all do it, and we all admire it when it's done well. It doesn't just express us; it represents us. We write to connect with other people - to make them laugh, or cry, or think. We also write to work out what we think ourselves: there's nothing like it for concentrating the mind. So what's the secret of a stylish essay, or story, or email? How do you make your sentences sparkle? Dorothy Parker had a point when she said that writing "is the art of applying the ass to the seat", but in this slim volume, a leading editor who is also a pop critic and sportswriter shows you much fun you can have while sharpening your pen. Tim de Lisle's book is packed with good, simple advice: be clear, be concise, be vivid, be organised. In a few breezy chapters, he explains the secrets of good writing, and along the way he quotes dozens of great lines, from the plays of Shakespeare to the journalism of Caitlin Moran. "Writing," he says, "is like dancing, in that you can tell instantly if someone is good at it. But it's also like driving in that it can be learnt." Spend a couple of hours with this book and you'll learn things that will help you in years to come.

An insight into how to develop the Horizontal Jumper, The Horizontal Jumps: Planning for Long Term Development details aspects of long-term preparation, training periodization, technical guidelines, and more. Chapter breakdowns include: 1) An introduction to the horizontal jumps, and a look at past, present, and future jumpers. 2) A breakdown of the technical components of the Long and Triple Jump, including picture guides, common errors and corrections, and coaching related topics. 3) A look at the physical components required for success, and related information regarding training design. The chapter concludes with descriptions of specific testing protocols and evaluation tables for both men and women. 4) Discusses training methods and principles related to the development of event specific abilities. Concludes with information on recovery methods, the prevention of overtraining and more. 5) Discusses how the training components are periodized and progressed throughout the training year. Included is information on exercise progressions, periodization styles, load manipulation, and exercise choice. 6) Details how the pieces of the program fit together to create a structured training program. Includes a breakdown of each training phase and how to structure the short and long term plan. Examples include an American influenced and European influenced training philosophy. Also included are a variety of periodization, tapering, and peaking strategies. 7) This chapter brings it all together and demonstrates periodized and ready to use training programs written in multiple training styles. Includes complete training phases for preparation, competition and peak competition. 8) Chapter 8 presents exercise pictures and descriptions. Included are primary options such as plyometrics, and special weight training exercises, as well as the secondary training inventory and description guide. Final Thoughts include 101 tips for horizontal jumpers and closing words. Overall, the book is an introductory/mid level coaching resource, full of information, and presented in a simple to use format. From the serious professional to the part-time high school coach, if you are interested in the jumps or Track and Field training in general, this book is welcome addition to your library.